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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1952

Page

3

Trackmen Compete In First Meet At Mount Pleasant

Saline’s first team entry at the Central College Relays finished eighth in a 15 school class C field. Joe Graf and Jerry Gonser led with two seconds in the 60 yard dash and mile respectively, while Saline placed second in the mile and 60 yard dash and fifth in the high jump. The Hornets lack relay and field event depth but showed potential for future dual and triangular meets.

John Padsen Lew Mundy Horet Mount Pleasant Central College Saline Lansing Everett Hornet Joe Graf Graf Nolan Gonser Howard Braun Emil Sattler Braun James Cook Wayne Luckhardt Dick Gonser Dave Giltrow Jerry Gonser Hornets

Saline High Girls Glee Club Shines in District Contest

Saline High School Girls Glee Club, 26 members, earned a high rating at the District Vocal contest in Ypsilanti on April 2. Based on the score the group qualifies for the May 10 State Vocal Festival. Director Arthur Katterjohn led two pieces, "O Lord Most Holy" and "The Gardener," with judges Maynard Kline Wayne Dunlap and Haydn Morgan of the University of Michigan School of Music.

Saline Ypsilanti Arthur Katterjohn Franck Brahms

Teachers' Club Fetes Three Members

Three Saline Teachers' Club members were honored at a recent social meeting. Miss Beatrice McLaren Miss Mary Stewart and Miss Alice Scott were feted as they plan to marry soon. Each received a table cloth and six napkins. Ice cream popcorn and coffee were served. President Lewis Mundy offered remarks.

Saline

Saline High Band Visits U of M Symphony Rehearsal

On April 2 the Saline High School Band, recent first division winners in the district festival, traveled to Tarris Hall to hear Dr William Revelli rehearse the University of Michigan Symphony Band and to hear that ensemble sight read a piece planned for the state contest. Arthur Katterjohn's bandsmen were welcomed cordially.

Saline High School Tarris Hall William Revelli University of Michigan Symphony Arthur Katterjohn

University Band Seeks Higher Tone Under Revelli

Dr Revelli and Mr Katterjohn guided University musicians through an inspiring hour at Harris Hall. The band will perform in Lansing on May 3, demonstrating the standards they aim to reach in upcoming rehearsals. Principal John Ford was thanked for Saline music support as Revelli lauded Katterjohn and his group.

Revelli Katterjohn

Eight Saline Soloists Receive Top Ratings

Saline High School instrumentalists earned eight top ratings at the State Solo and Ensemble Festival in Jackson. Three soloists won first division ratings for superiority and five earned second division ratings for excellence. James Austin and Karen Taylor received multiple honors. Principal accompanist was Arthur Katterjohn.

Saline High School Jackson James Austin Cornet Gene Austin Karen Taylor Joan Austin Christina Schnierle Danny Larson Arthur Katterjohn

FHA Members Attend State Convention in Lansing

Four Saline High FHA members Sharon Larson Nan Young Patti Williams and Wilma Rhoades attended the state convention in Lansing with advisor Mrs Alberta Rogers. Nan Young performed a soft shoe dance at the banquet and Patti Williams served as hostess for an interest group while speakers Amy Jean Holmblade and Harold Sponburg gave leadership talks.

Saline High Fha Lansing Sharon Larson Nan Young Patti Williams Wilma Rhoades Alberta Rogers Amy Jean Holmblade Harold Sponburg Rogers

Know Your America musical pageant by The American Legion

The American Legion plans a Know Your America pageant in Michigan with 30 volunteers. The event opens May 16 at the Holland Tulip Festival and aims to promote Americanism through a bus stage show narrated by Dale McIntyre. It features Revolutionary War flashbacks, demonstrations of inventions, and replicas of the Declaration and Bill of Rights. Colonel Thomas Roumell of Dearborn urges civic support.

The American Legion Michigan Legion Dale McIntyre WJR Detroit USA State Legion Thomas Roumell Dearborn Roumell

Legion to stage first national parade style show

The American Legion plans a street parade at each community where the musical extravaganza will be shown. Local musical groups civic leaders and club officers will participate. The Jackson show runs May 18 and Adrian May 20 marking a first for the Legion.

American Legion Michigan Legion Jackson Adrian

Shaw School Hosts Community Night Across Districts

Shaw School's community night at Saline Valley Farm Hall featured short student programs and movies. Fifth graders James Bohnett Glenn Carter and James Reid earned health perfection while James Bohnett won the school spelling champion and will compete in Dexter on April 25. Third graders invited other schools to visit for softball and decorating Lily crepe paper plants enhanced wall displays.

Shaw, Hoyt Lewis Hammond Saline Valley Farm Hall James Bohnett Glenn Carter James Reid Detroit News James Dexter J. Taylor

Dell School Spelling Bee Notes and Attendance

Dell School reports perfect attendance for six weeks for Marian John son Janet Marion Adam Mor saw Mary Marion Larry Norton Shirley Dresselhouse Carolyn Marion Jonathon Johnson and Paul Schukow. Janet Mae Mahon won Friday’s spelling bee with peace and will go to the District Spelling Bee at Manchester High School Auditorium on April 25.

Marian Johnson Janet Marion Adam Morsaw Mary Marion Larry Norton Shirley Dresselhouse Carolyn Marion Jonathon Johnson Paul Schukow Detroit News Janet Mae Mahon Peace Jean Ramsey Janet Manchester High School Saline Manchester Bridgewater Freedom Milan Sharon York Detroit Monaghan County Teachers’ Institute Rackham Ann Arbor James Marion

Honor Roll Pupils Named With Grades

The Honor Roll lists Marian Johnson and Janet Marion in Seventh Grade, Carolyn Marion in Third Grade, James Marion and Paul Schukow in First Grade, with Mrs. Helen A. Monaghan as Teacher.

Marian Johnson Janet Marion Carolyn Marion James Marion Paul Schukow Helen A. Monaghan

New Ceiling Price Rules Set for Detroit Area Eateries

OPS issues a rule requiring about 10 000 eastern Michigan restaurants to post ceiling prices for meals and beverages based on February 3 9 1952 figures. Prices may adjust only by OPS direction and posters must be displayed by April 25 1952. Hart says the aim is price stabilization and pre Korea margins with district meetings to explain the rule.

Michigan OPS Philip A. Hart Detroit CPRIL Korea Bureau of Labor Statistics Hart Price Department

Ypsilanti Couple Visited Coates Family This Week

Mr and Mrs Rollin Hughes of Ypsilanti were Sunday callers at the home of Mr and Mrs Randall Coates. Mr and Mrs Randall Coates and daughters were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Earl Studt in Ann Arbor on Wednesday.

Rollin Hughes Ypsilanti Randall Coates Earl Studt Ann Arbor

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Norman Wiedmayer Mich Lawrence Stein Liberty Charles Birchmeier Oral Bassett Robert Kappler Glee Club S. H U. of M. Symphony CIA FHA America Shaw School News Dell School B& B Recreation Michigan, Saline Elmer J. Steer Michigan Ave
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